Bengie Molina

Benjamin José "Bengie" Molina (born July 20, 1974, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico), nicknamed "Big Money" is the starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He is the older brother to José Molina and Yadier Molina. After being initially regarded as a "good glove, no hit" catcher, Molina has developed into a free swinging power hitter in addition to retaining his solid defense. However, at 5'11" and weighing 225 pounds, Mo... more

Benjamin José "Bengie" Molina (born July 20, 1974, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico), nicknamed "Big Money" is the starting catcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He is the older brother to José Molina and Yadier Molina. After being initially regarded as a "good glove, no hit" catcher, Molina has developed into a free swinging power hitter in addition to retaining his solid defense. However, at 5'11" and weighing 225 pounds, Molina is regarded as one of the slowest baserunners in the game. Molina graduated from the Maestro Ladí High School with honors in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. Molina played shortstop for Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona, in 1991 and 1992. Molina won a Gold Glove as the top defensive player at his position in consecutive seasons in 2002 and 2003. Regarded as an exceptional ball blocker and blessed with a strong arm, he is frequently regarded by both pundits and fans alike as one of the strongest defensive catchers in the game and a very good... less